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Good for him I suppose, although, if he missed a week or two it probably would not of been a bad thing as it would give a chance for a different team selection.
 

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Kaitsey said:
yeah with all that depth u guys have......
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Thats rich coming from a bloke whose team is drowning without chris judd.

In any case, keep off the forums unless you have some valid input, no one was bagging west coast.

Good to see houlihan get off the charge, his tough play will hopefully inspire him to be a more aggressive footballer. Didnt deserve a week for that good/fair bump.
 
yes whoo :) i knew he 'd get of :) which is something on ya tribunal best thing ya ever done this year well done :)

what happend to west coast couldn;'t win :) their got no much depth looks like Port Adelaide brought Wce back to earth with a thud
 
especally if it happend to a west coast player hope west coast dosnt loose any of their good players and make their forward line or back line vonrable like if they loose a cousins or a gardnier:thumbsu:

the report was a waste of time dosn't spoil houlihans good record :)
 
as0l0 said:
good news!

make the most of your luck Houla, give us some more of the crash and bash. We know you can!
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Excellent news for Ryan.

As for his attack on the footy, it has certainly improved this year. I would expect him to get better in the next couple of years.
 
http://carltonfc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=275095

But the Blues managed to argue the contact between the players was purely accidental and that Rosa slipped as they collided meaning his relative height was lower making him more susceptible to a blow to the head.

Video of the incident showed the ball bounced up into Rosa's arms and that he instinctively tried to avoid contact with Houlihan causing him to slip.

Umpire Hendrie claimed he didn't think it was a reportable offence at the time and that the bump was fair and quite legal despite Rosa being knocked unconscious from the blow.

Houlihan said he prided himself on being a ball player and that he only had eyes for the ball as he approached Rosa. He also said it was Rosa's sudden movement that resulted in the contact to the Eagle's head and not his shoulder as was intended.

The jury of David Pittman, Wayne Schimmelbusch and Stewart Loewe took only two minutes to reach a not guilty verdict, and leave Houlihan free to play this Friday night.
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It was the best fair hip and shoulder Houligan has done in his whole career, and proves the Weagles are too soft and play too much smarty pants footy to win a flag.
 

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ShlomoGlickstein said:
It was the best fair hip and shoulder Houligan has done in his whole career, and proves the Weagles are too soft and play too much smarty pants footy to win a flag.
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I'm pretty sure it was the only hip and shoulder he has done.
 
"Houlihan has been suspended for rough conduct"

I didn't think we would ever be able to say those words, and I guess I'm right. Still, he's won some recognition for being a hard man. I want to see more of it, Houls. :cool:

It's good that the Tribunal threw out that joke of a report too. For a while there I thought the 'hip and shoulder' was on its last legs.
 
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=60090
Rosa had just taken possession on the wing in the third quarter when Houlihan floored him with a hip-and-shoulder bump.

The two had been racing for the ball and Houlihan argued a bump was his only possible action.

"All I did was brace myself (in) that last split second and bump him ... I don't think I did anything unreasonable," he said.

"If there was any contact to the head it was all accidental, but I think the majority of the bump was to his shoulder.

"I'm allowed to bump, so I went into the contest trying to bump.

"He just seemed to shift his body backwards to avoid the contact."

The verdict means Houlihan will line up for the Blues in Friday night's match against the Kangaroos at Telstra Dome.

It is the first time he has fronted the tribunal in seven seasons as an AFL player.

Video footage of the incident showed Houlihan hitting Rosa's left shoulder and then his jaw, knocking the young Eagle senseless.
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The Old Dark Navy's said:
Kaitsey, respect the Blues here. No need for cheap shots.
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Honestly, this is the single biggest thing that gives me the *hits about BF. Why pull someone into line just because they barrack for another side, even when what they've said is 100% correct??

If people can't handle a bit of banter, or someone having a crack at their team, then what are you doing here?? That's been a part of the culture of this great game for over 100 years, and contributes greatly to the game. People who make a valid point, like Kaitsey, should not be gagged simply because of peoples one-eyed parochialism.
 
Snoozer said:
Honestly, this is the single biggest thing that gives me the *hits about BF. Why pull someone into line just because they barrack for another side, even when what they've said is 100% correct??

If people can't handle a bit of banter, or someone having a crack at their team, then what are you doing here?? That's been a part of the culture of this great game for over 100 years, and contributes greatly to the game. People who make a valid point, like Kaitsey, should not be gagged simply because of peoples one-eyed parochialism.
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Honestly, this is what gives me the ****s about some BF posters. The fact that we have a plethora of boards where you can have a dig at a team and ONE board per team where you can't have any digs, yet some feel the need to criticise the team board policies.

I know you like to pull on the gloves and have a stoush with fellow fans and opposition fans alike Snoozer but do you really think that EVERY SINGLE BOARD is fair game? Do you have a problem with forcing opposition fans to leave their cheap shots and jibes on the AFL board or Bay 13? Do you really think we should be made fun of everywhere we go and every single thread is a vehicle for people to have a laugh at our expense? Do you really believe that the fact that Carlton is struggling means that our supporters do not deserve any respite from this stuff?

In case you haven't guessed, the stance will not change at a moderator level. At least I only alerted the poster to the issue rather than adhered to any zero tolerance policy. If someone is not constructive in their posting, they deserve to be pulled into line.

Feel free to canvass the admins for any future changes though.
 

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The Old Dark Navy's said:
Honestly, this is what gives me the ****s about some BF posters. The fact that we have a plethora of boards where you can have a dig at a team and ONE board per team where you can't have any digs, yet some feel the need to criticise the team board policies.

I know you like to pull on the gloves and have a stoush with fellow fans and opposition fans alike Snoozer but do you really think that EVERY SINGLE BOARD is fair game? Do you have a problem with forcing opposition fans to leave their cheap shots and jibes on the AFL board or Bay 13? Do you really think we should be made fun of everywhere we go and every single thread is a vehicle for people to have a laugh at our expense? Do you really believe that the fact that Carlton is struggling means that our supporters do not deserve any respite from this stuff?

In case you haven't guessed, the stance will not change at a moderator level. At least I only alerted the poster to the issue rather than adhered to any zero tolerance policy. If someone is not constructive in their posting, they deserve to be pulled into line.

Feel free to canvass the admins for any future changes though.
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I know I'm banging my head up against a brick wall here... therefore this will be my last post on the Carlton board. And I know people will respond with good riddance et al, but this board will be lesser for it because I reckon I'm about the only regular poster who knows anything about footy.... well, me and Andyt30.

The fact that it is sensored to the point where opposition supporters cannot make comment, with a hint of sarcasm thrown in, is the last straw for me. Why limit entertaining input from people, simply because it's having a dig at Carlton?? Even when the comment is 100% on the money?? Is everyone here that sad that they cannot handle a jibe about their own team?? Surely this is the best forum for opposition supporters to have a crack, and there are plenty here who'll have a crack back.... the perfect forum for entertaining discussion... should it all be taken so seriously that people be banned from posting a throw-away comment?? There are x amount of Blues supporters on this forum (me included) who won't hesitate to have a crack at Carlton... why are they not banned?? I figure it's because they have Carlton listed as their supported team. I ask you what difference does it make?? I doubt it matters if I post something critical about Carlton, but when a West Coast supporter does the same thing, all of a sudden their head is in the guillotine.

So you get that down about fans having a laugh at Carlton's expense?? What, is footy your life or something?? Is this the only thing you do?? Surely you have to accept that it goes with the territory when your side is crap. I certainly am not made fun of everywhere I go.... if you are, then maybe you should stop wearing your Carlton beanie and scarf around.... unless you're Barb.

If you talk footy all day every day, then I can see why you'd need some kind of haven where you're safe from opposition fans extremely nasty and hurtful comments.... I have no idea how you can sit there and read the drivel that some of these posters spit out on this board. All that contrived, sanitised, "positive" tripe is enough to make me sick. A bit of controversial input from the outside would brighten this board considerably.... rather than the same crap posted week in, week out by the same people. BORING!!!!!!

Goodbye Carlton board.... and good luck.
 
Snoozer said:
I know I'm banging my head up against a brick wall here... therefore this will be my last post on the Carlton board. And I know people will respond with good riddance et al, but this board will be lesser for it because I reckon I'm about the only regular poster who knows anything about footy.... well, me and Andyt30.
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I beg to differ. There are many fine posters on this board, some that can offer constructive solutions to our problems as well as criticisms.

The fact that it is sensored to the point where opposition supporters cannot make comment, with a hint of sarcasm thrown in, is the last straw for me. Why limit entertaining input from people, simply because it's having a dig at Carlton??
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Welcome to the team board. I assume you read the BigFooty conditions when you joined?

Even when the comment is 100% on the money??
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Done constructively and with respect, things are fine. Done to amuse themself ... sorry.

Is everyone here that sad that they cannot handle a jibe about their own team??
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We've been handling it ... on every other board.

Surely this is the best forum for opposition supporters to have a crack,
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No ... it's the worst forum for having a crack.

and there are plenty here who'll have a crack back.... the perfect forum for entertaining discussion...
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What's wrong with all the other forums?

should it all be taken so seriously that people be banned from posting a throw-away comment??
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Firstly the poster wasn't banned for their throwaway comment, secondly it helps to let people know there are rules of respect on team boards. I run this board according to the majority. If Carlton supporters as a rule want to toy with trolls and let the banter continue, well and good. That is not my feedback and you will find many team boards are the same.

There are x amount of Blues supporters on this forum (me included) who won't hesitate to have a crack at Carlton... why are they not banned?? I figure it's because they have Carlton listed as their supported team. I ask you what difference does it make?? I doubt it matters if I post something critical about Carlton, but when a West Coast supporter does the same thing, all of a sudden their head is in the guillotine.
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CARLTON board ... not WEST COAST board. Reverse the names and see what happens to that Carlton supporter on the Eagles board. If an opposition supporter deliberately goes to an opposition team board to get a rise out of them, why do they deserve to be cut any slack? If you guys go to another team board and bag them out, you won't get any support from me.

So you get that down about fans having a laugh at Carlton's expense?? What, is footy your life or something?? Is this the only thing you do??
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How to win friends and influence people. Zero marks for trying to turn this into a personal thing Snoozer. I have a life, have a great job, have a family. BigFooty is a voluntary pasttime for me. Team boards have rules, I moderate according to those rules and my perception of how the majority want the boards moderated. Sometimes I act on reported posts, sometimes I deem the reports an overreaction. I would suggest you don't understand moderation and the fact that you can not cater for everyone's wishes because they are opposed. Instinct is all we have.

Surely you have to accept that it goes with the territory when your side is crap. I certainly am not made fun of everywhere I go.... if you are, then maybe you should stop wearing your Carlton beanie and scarf around.... unless you're Barb.
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I fully understand that Carlton fans are more susceptible to bagging at the moment. Doesn't mean we should meekly roll over and accept it. This board is our home on BigFooty and opposition supporters that troll here are the home invaders. I make no apologies for sending them packing with a swift boot and a promise that they will not return.

If you have children you might understand the need to have your own private space where you can get away from the noise and demands and relax. This is our place to get away from smart arse remarks and trolling. As I said there are plenty of other boards to have a laugh at our expense, why the need to make them all that way?

If you talk footy all day every day, then I can see why you'd need some kind of haven where you're safe from opposition fans extremely nasty and hurtful comments.... I have no idea how you can sit there and read the drivel that some of these posters spit out on this board. All that contrived, sanitised, "positive" tripe is enough to make me sick. A bit of controversial input from the outside would brighten this board considerably.... rather than the same crap posted week in, week out by the same people. BORING!!!!!!
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Again, team board rules. If you think all boards should be open slather for trolling and criticism, then run it past Chief for his opinion. Moderators merely reflect the attitude of administration and the majority of posters. As for the contrived sanitised positive tripe you so dislike, I dare say those posters have a smile on their dial where the Blues are concerned more often. Happiness = health for the most part and we don't support a sport to be unhappy, we do it for the positive emotions it brings. I know which side I would rather lean to.

Goodbye Carlton board.... and good luck.
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Thanks.

It has passed a few moments for me responding to your attempted discrediting here so thanks for the exercise. I'm not sure that your intention has been realised however.

Bon Voyage
 
don't worry it will happen to other team supporters clubs then we'll see who has the last laugh when their clubs struggling ala Essendons already are they have lost so much confidence how many of their supports ripped up their memberships i bet their membership went down down down :)
 
Snoozer said:
I know I'm banging my head up against a brick wall here... therefore this will be my last post on the Carlton board. And I know people will respond with good riddance et al, but this board will be lesser for it because I reckon I'm about the only regular poster who knows anything about footy.... well, me and Andyt30.

The fact that it is sensored to the point where opposition supporters cannot make comment, with a hint of sarcasm thrown in, is the last straw for me. Why limit entertaining input from people, simply because it's having a dig at Carlton?? Even when the comment is 100% on the money?? Is everyone here that sad that they cannot handle a jibe about their own team?? Surely this is the best forum for opposition supporters to have a crack, and there are plenty here who'll have a crack back.... the perfect forum for entertaining discussion... should it all be taken so seriously that people be banned from posting a throw-away comment?? There are x amount of Blues supporters on this forum (me included) who won't hesitate to have a crack at Carlton... why are they not banned?? I figure it's because they have Carlton listed as their supported team. I ask you what difference does it make?? I doubt it matters if I post something critical about Carlton, but when a West Coast supporter does the same thing, all of a sudden their head is in the guillotine.

So you get that down about fans having a laugh at Carlton's expense?? What, is footy your life or something?? Is this the only thing you do?? Surely you have to accept that it goes with the territory when your side is crap. I certainly am not made fun of everywhere I go.... if you are, then maybe you should stop wearing your Carlton beanie and scarf around.... unless you're Barb.

If you talk footy all day every day, then I can see why you'd need some kind of haven where you're safe from opposition fans extremely nasty and hurtful comments.... I have no idea how you can sit there and read the drivel that some of these posters spit out on this board. All that contrived, sanitised, "positive" tripe is enough to make me sick. A bit of controversial input from the outside would brighten this board considerably.... rather than the same crap posted week in, week out by the same people. BORING!!!!!!

Goodbye Carlton board.... and good luck.
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Arivarderci,Dont come back under a different name
 

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